ABOUT RENEW CAPITAL

At Renew Capital, we transform Africa’s investment landscape by partnering with governments and other stakeholders and leveraging venture capital to unlock opportunities where others see obstacles. Our mission is to scale high-potential startups, connect them with global investors, and build them into market leaders. Through our pioneering blended-finance model, we are a leading pan-African investment firm focused on early stage startups. Since 2012, we’ve mobilized millions in capital, fuelling enterprises that drive prosperity and redefine Africa’s economic future. At Renew Capital, we don’t just invest—we ignite ecosystems, catalyze industries, and accelerate nations toward sustainable growth.

ROLE SUMMARY

Renew Capital is seeking a highly strategic and execution-driven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the automation of our investment process, leveraging data to enhance decision-making and startup growth. The goal: automate our investment process, transforming how we identify, assess and support high-potential businesses across Africa.

The ideal candidate will be a product-minded technologist with expertise in data engineering, machine learning and investment automation. They should have a track record of using data-driven insights to optimize decision-making, build scalable platforms and deliver measurable business value.

This part-time role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to collaborate with investors, data scientists and business leaders to develop a cutting-edge platform that will redefine startup investing in Africa.

What You’ll Do

1. Develop & Automate a Data-Driven Investment Platform

• Lead the design and development of a world-class data system that aggregates, analyzes and leverages insights from thousands of startups across Africa.
• Drive automation of investment screening and decision-making, reducing manual processes and improving efficiency.
• Implement machine learning models, predictive analytics and scoring algorithms to streamline deal flow and investment analysis.

2. Leverage Data to Improve Investment Decisions

• Develop data pipelines and infrastructure to process large-scale startup datasets, enabling real-time insights.
• Work closely with Renew Capital’s investment team to optimize technical due diligence, assessing product-market fit, scalability and technology risks.
• Identify data gaps and opportunities, ensuring investment decisions are rooted in actionable intelligence.

3. Lead Product & Technology Development

• Define and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with Renew Capital’s mission.
• Partner with software engineers, data scientists and external vendors to design, build, test, refine and maintain the investment platform.
• Ensure the platform is scalable, secure and integrates seamlessly with existing systems and external data sources.

4. Engage with Internal & External Stakeholders

• Collaborate with Renew Capital’s leadership, investors and external partners to align the data strategy with business objectives.
• Engage directly with startups to understand key business challenges and identify ways to enhance data-driven support.
• Provide technical insights and strategic recommendations on investment decisions, leveraging technology to unlock new opportunities.

5. Ensure Compliance & Industry Standards

• Ensure compliance with global industry standards, best practices and regulatory requirements in data security, privacy and AI ethics.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in fintech, investment automation and data-driven decision-making, applying best practices to Renew Capital’s technology strategy.

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of experience in technology, data science, or product development, with a strong background in investment, fintech or data-driven decision-making.
• Experience leading automation projects, particularly in investment, financial services, or startup investing.
• Proven ability to build, implement and scale data-driven products that optimize business operations and decision-making.
• Strong technical expertise in machine learning, predictive modeling, data engineering, and analytics tools (Python, SQL, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.).
• Track record of collaborating with investors, analysts, and business leaders to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to execute on a vision, manage cross-functional teams and deliver results.
• Familiarity with due diligence processes, risk modeling and investment evaluation.
• Experience with compliance, regulatory frameworks and ethical AI is a plus.
• Passion for leveraging technology to drive private-sector growth and investment in Africa.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of investing in Africa, leveraging technology to automate decision-making, enhance investment efficiency, and scale SME growth. You’ll work at the intersection of data science, investment strategy, and technology development, building a game-changing platform with global potential.

More About Renew Capital:

We invite you to learn more about Renew Capital by visiting our website: www.renewcapital.com. 

Renew Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Further, Renew Capital supports gender-based pay equity and is committed to compensating women and men equally, for equal work.

Application

If you are interested in this position, apply here.